Creamy Squash & Apple Soup
From What’s in Season? Apples & Winter Squash!

Creamy Squash & Apple Soup
- Yield: Serves 6
Description
Try making the acorn squash bowls when you want a special presentation, but this soup is equally delicious when served in ceramic bowls.
Ingredients
- 6 small acorn squash (optional to use as serving bowls)
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 6 cups 1/2-inch cubes of peeled butternut squash
- 1 cup chopped leeks, white part only
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 5 cups chicken or vegetable stock
- 1/2 cup whole milk or half-and-half
Optional garnishes:
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
- Fresh sage leaves
- Extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
If making the acorn squash bowls, preheat oven to 375°F. Slice about an inch off stem ends of squash and scrape out seeds and strings. Slice a bit off blossom ends so the bowls can stand up. Drizzle with olive oil and place in a lightly oiled baking dish. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until insides are fork tender.
To make the soup: Melt butter in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté butternut squash, leeks, and carrots until soft, 8 to 10 minutes. Stir in the diced apples, thyme, salt, pepper, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer 20 to 30 minutes until squash is tender.
Remove soup from heat, add milk or cream, and process with a blender until smooth. Gently reheat before serving.
If serving in acorn squash bowls, make sure to scoop into the flesh to enjoy it as part of the soup.
Garnish with bacon, sage leaves, and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
- Category: Soups & Stews